FOR EXTERNAL USE
FEICA Position – REACH Simplification – POSITION PAPER ANNEX 2
Annex 2 (of REACH Simplification position paper)
FEICA’s proposal for a regulatory roadmap
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FOR EXTERNAL USE
FEICA Position – REACH Simplification – POSITION PAPER ANNEX 1
Annex 1 (of REACH Simplification position paper)
EU regulations affecting the adhesives and sealants industry
Publication ref.: FMI-EX-O04-015
FEICA Position Paper 'Adhesives are not Plastic' (public)
FEICA has published a position paper in the context of the PPWR regulation to clarify that adhesives do not need to comply to recycled content targets for plastics.
Adhesives are sometimes misidentified as plastic due to their polymeric content.
We are pleased that you are considering becoming a FEICA member. To become a FEICA member, please fill out the FEICA Membership form. More information on who to address your membership request are available within the form itself.
ASMoR recommendations on the Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA)
Effective and modern chemicals management requires a balance of protection, competitiveness, and innovation. It must be dynamic to address emerging risks, whilst avoiding over-regulation. An effective Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA) framework is essential for evaluating safe use options, analysing viable alternatives, and developing adequate risk management strategies. This approach optimises the workload for authorities and industry without compromising safety and innovation. This document covers this approach and ASMoR recommendations on RMOA.
FEICA is a member of the Alliance for Sustainable Management of Chemical Risk (ASMoR). The common goal of ASMoR's members is to ensure that safe uses of substances remain permitted.
Publication ref.: COS-EX-O03-005
#REACH
Updated FEICA Briefing paper on CURRENTA Test Method
FEICA Briefing paper on the validated Test Method for the accurate measuring of very low contents (0.01% - 0.15%) of free monomeric isocyanates in mixtures.
FEICA member companies benefit from a discount under the FEICA CAM-0642305-25E licence. The CURRENTA HPLC-MS/MS method (CAM-0642305-25E) is a method optimisation and revalidation of the previous method.
Note that FEICA members who purchased the previous method, can receive a copy of the updated method on simple request, without any additional costs.
This paper includes 2025 pricing and contact information.
Publication ref.: RAM-IN-O01-001
This policy describes the collection, use and processing of personal data by FEICA, as the data controller of this information as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the EU.
Publication ref.: FMI-EX-O01-004
Case Study - Sealants and durability: key drivers of sustainable construction
This case study highlights the critical role of sealants in sustainable construction, emphasising their importance in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. Key findings of tests conducted on buildings in Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Poland involving one-component foam (OCF) demonstrate the effectiveness of sealants in supporting sustainable construction practices. View the complete case study here.
FEICA co-signs the Construction 2050 Alliance Letter addressed to Ursula von der Leyen
In support of the European Commission’s goals to address the housing crisis, the letter is a call for collaboration between the construction sector and the European Commission to tackle pressing housing and sustainability challenges in Europe.
#construction #circulareconomy
FEICA launches the 4th edition of the Adhesion Innovation Award
First-place winner receives €3,000, with opportunities to present at EURADH 2025 in Valencia and the FEICA Conference 2025 in San Sebastian. Second and third place winners will also be rewarded.
For more details and how to apply, visit www.adhesionaward.org.
FEICA supports its members by keeping them informed on regulatory developments impacting the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (1272/2008)). In this regard, FEICA has been proactively collaborating with ECHA on the development of the Guidance on labelling and packaging.
The European Commission’s twin proposals under #OmnibusVI mark a positive step toward simplifying EU chemicals legislation. For the adhesive and sealant industry - where 85% of companies are SMEs - this promises greater clarity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. To ensure the revised CLP Regulation is practical and effective, FEICA underscores three key priorities: flexible formatting rules, staggered transition periods, and proportionate advertising provisions. In July 2025, FEICA published its position on CLP, calling for a swift adoption of CLP ‘stop-the-clock’.
Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group (DUCC)
FEICA is Chair of the Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group (DUCC), which is a platform of European associations which represent downstream industries. DUCC's main objective is to contribute, with a common voice, to the successful implementation of the requirements of the REACH and CLP Regulations.
Kindly note the DUCC positions that FEICA contributed significantly to :
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Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group - DUCC